Re: Virgin Island Water

For a lover of citrus scents, is one of the few flavors tha lime remains until the finish, although it is one of the top notes. For the accuracy of, what I feel is like the peel of lime, a combination of natural coconut wood..

Re: Virgin Island Water

Just received a 30ml decant of Virgin Island Water. Bought it blind but so glad I did. Gorgeous scent, absolutely stunning. As far as the Set Sail St Barts comparison goes....I feel they are worlds apart. The TB is much sharper, has much less coconut and just smells synthetic. Don't get me wrong, I do enjoy Set Sail but it's nothing compared to VIW.

Re: Virgin Island Water

Originally Posted by Randall Flagg

Just received a 30ml decant of Virgin Island Water. Bought it blind but so glad I did. Gorgeous scent, absolutely stunning. As far as the Set Sail St Barts comparison goes....I feel they are worlds apart. The TB is much sharper, has much less coconut and just smells synthetic. Don't get me wrong, I do enjoy Set Sail but it's nothing compared to VIW.

Totally agree with your assessment of SSSB vs VIW. I used to see these kinds of fragrances more as novelties until I wore VIW a few times. Yes it's fun to wear and it does smell like a coconut drink with malibu rum in it, but it shines in the heat. Perfect sillage and projection and never cloying. A perfect refreshing and delicious summer gourmand.

Re: Virgin Island Water

I love the simplicity of Creed but not the price, they captured the smell of tanning/sunscreen products but why wear a few hundred dollar bottle when I can slather on Banana Boat and smell the same.

Over simplifying it, but I love it either way....I like how they captured the essence of a day at the beach(possibly on some island) and the relaxation that goes along.

I like the scent development, its tropical fresh...and then the dry down tones down a little more like after taking a shower and throwing some more sunscreen but now there is that clean aspect which is more apparent and you're ready for a evening in Cancun.

Note some people use fresh and clean interchangeable, so do I at time but I'm sure those who've worn it will get what I'm saying.

Re: Virgin Island Water

I really like the smell of it, just not sure if i would want to wear it a lot. Almost too tropical. I'd love to use it for a candle or like an air freshener. I need to get a sample and try it around a couple times though to see how it wears

Re: Virgin Island Water

Originally Posted by blondex199667

I love it, even though there are longevity issues. I wear it wear round as well. People love smelling something like this when it's so cold outside. They tell me I give them hope that summer will someday return! VIW is a fun, frivolous fragrance by a house that takes itself far too seriously. Well done!

Yep, spot on. I've worn this plenty of times in the cold, I don't see what the problem with that is. For me, this scent makes me long for the summer months, a tiny bit of hope in the harsh winter months. A sweet reminder of what's to come. This honestly could not be a better fragrance in terms of replicating a relaxing day in the Virgin Islands, the coconut, lime and rum combo smells so real.